Formerly an IT official at Bucknell Unversity in Pennsylvania and Miami University in Ohio, Chris Bernard will start in the new role on July 19.

Ken Kurz, a former IT executive for a real estate investment trust, now serves as the university's chief information security officer.

Susquehanna University and Franklin & Marshall College — about 90 miles apart in Pennsylvania — have an uncommon deal with a security pro.

The job includes advising the federal department's CIO and deputy CIO.